Monday is Labor Day and the holiday is the unofficial end of the summer season. It’s also the weekend many people take advantage of taking one last summer trip. With an optimistic economic outlook, more people are taking trips this year and going farther from home. In fact, the American Automobile Association is predicting the highest number of travelers on the road since 2008. Over 33 million people are planning on taking a trip this Labor Day, and 85% of them will be taking it on the road.
That makes this an ideal weekend for a private jet getaway! There are many terrific U.S.-based locations that are within short range of an airport, so you can celebrate this all-American holiday without sitting in traffic.
Here are three great destinations that will get you out of the Labor Day crush and help you bid a fond farewell to summer:
- The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. — A trip to the desert in the summer? It sounds crazy, but trust us: The cool amenities at this luxury resort make up for the heat. It offers terrific golfing, spa treatments, tennis, pools, and planned activities for the whole family or just the kids. It also has an impressive $25 million art collection on-site, which makes this a great the trip for art lovers. Best of all, the resort is only 9 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and car service is available.
- TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach, Fla. — If your family is hoping to say goodbye to summer beachside, this is the place to do it. Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport are both only about 30 minutes away from this gorgeous locale. The resort recently underwent a $20 million renovation, making it better than ever. It offers plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained, including pool-side movies, a pirate show, and even programs that promise to be autism-friendly. The beach was recently named one of the top 10 best in the country by Parents magazine, so this has all the makings for amazing Labor Day memories.
- Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, N.Y. — More interested in a getaway for two? Check out this resort nestled near the picturesque village of Cooperstown dubbed “America’s Most Perfect Village.” The hotel offers an ideal setting to relax and reconnect with your significant other. And check out the chef’s special Friday night dinners, which offer the freshest seafood fare. There is also music and dancing in the Templeton Lounge every Thursday through Saturday. If you can tear yourself away from the beautiful grounds of the resort, Cooperstown is also the home to the Baseball Hall of Fame. To get here, you can fly into one of the many small airports in the area, or if you’re interested in a longer scenic drive, then the Albany airport is about an hour and a half away.
These destinations offer plenty to do over the holiday weekend, and you won’t have to fight the crowds to get there. If you end up enjoying one of these great destinations, we’d love to hear about it.
You work hard, so celebrate this three-day weekend in style. Enjoy stress-free travel by staying off the roads and in your jet. Have a great holiday!